"I can't believe I'm leaving..."
Aria's breath fogged up the glass as she pressed her face against it.
The carriage wheels crunched over the gravel path as Ravensdale estate slowly disappeared from view.
The Ravensdale Duchy was finally taking life of its own but today, the servants were dismissed by her with pay until further notice.
Soon, her processed barrels would follow in much larger carts to the Red deer estate where she would be staying for who knows how long.
Aria had planned to cultivate Ravensdale lands but perhaps this was for the best.
According to a wide-eyed Jem, Red Deer estate was a cozy two story manor owned by Prince Caspian as an enviable vacation spot.
The journey was to take six hours by the fastest horses with servants already waiting.
The carriage rumbled over cobblestones as Ravensdale disappeared from view.
Jem had proven himself to be a trustworthy companion and she had no reason to be on the lookout today since her parents were locked up.
